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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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